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  • Dr Balwant Kumar

  • Head of the Department
  • Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur
Publications 2005 - 2024

Publications

  • 14
    Journal Articles
  • 4
    Book Chapter
  • 4
    Book
  • 28
    Conference
    Proceedings
  • 23
    Data paper
  • 4
    Editorial
  • 2
    Review
  • 9
    Projects

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Expertise

Plant Sciences

Dr. Balwant Kumar, Assoc. Prof.-cum- Sr. Scientist, Teaching, Research and Extension -17 years; More than 1 years HOD, GPB, SRI, 3 years O/I Zonal Centers SRI & O/I Exhibition and Heritage Museum, O/I Library SRI, Pusa. HS, New Boys Hostel, RPCAU, Pusa. Guided as Major 11 & Co- guided 12 students. Released 12 varieties. Published 52 Research papers:63 popular articles.

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Dr Balwant Kumar

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Genetics and Plant breeding, Sugarcane Research Institute , RPCAU, Pusa, Samastipur 848125 Room No.12, New C-1, Universsity Campus, RPCAU,Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar (India)
Samastipur, Bihar, India - 848125


Experience

  • Head of the Department

    GPB, Sugarcane Research Institute

    Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur

  • Associate Professor

    Genetics and Plant Breeding ,SRI Pusa

    Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur

  • Assistant Professor

    Genetics and Plant Breeding

    Dr.Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University ,Pusa

  • Chemist

    Public Health and Engineering, District level water test

    Public Health and Engineering


Qualification

  • PhD

    RAU, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar

  • NET, Qualified

    ASRB, (ICAR)

  • MSc(Ag)

    RAU, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar

  • BSc(Ag)

    RAU, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar

  • I .Sc.

    BSEB, Patna

  • Matriculation

    BSEB, Patna


Honours and Awards

2024

First Prize for Exhibition of SRI, Stall, Kisan Mela, Pusa

Hon'ble VC, RPCAU, Pusa

2024

First Prize Exhibition of SRI, stall Piprakothi Kisan Mela

Director Extension RPCAU, Pusa.

2024

Second Prize, Jhanki Exhibition of SRI, Pusa

Hon'ble VC, RPCAU, Pusa

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2024

First Prize for Exhibition of SRI, Stall, Kisan Mela, Pusa

Hon'ble VC, RPCAU, Pusa

2024

First Prize Exhibition of SRI, stall Piprakothi Kisan Mela

Director Extension RPCAU, Pusa.

2024

Second Prize, Jhanki Exhibition of SRI, Pusa

Hon'ble VC, RPCAU, Pusa

2023

Distinguished Achievment Award

Green Agreculture Professional Society, Dhanbad, Jharkhand,during ICDA 25th-27th, Nov. 2023 at TMAPAI, International Convention Center Manglore, Karnatka ,

2022

Best Scientific Service Achievement Award in the field of Plant Science and Plant Genomics

2nd World Hybrid Congress on Plant Genomics and Plant Science was held during Oct., 06-07, 2022, Frankfurt, Germany by Conference mind

2022

First Prize for Sugarcane Stall during Bihar Divas 2022

Agriculture Director Govt. of Bihar

2021

Young Scientist Award

Agriculture Letter during International Conference on NPAFSC-2021

2021

Excellence in Teaching Award in the field of Plant Breeding

4th National Conference,\DISHA-2021

2021

International Scientific Best Researcher Award (Engineering, Science & Medical)

VDGOOD Professional Association

2021

Scientist of the Year Award 2021

Pragatishil Krishak Vikas Sewa Sadan during 3rd ICFAI at Ranchi

2021

Innovative article award

Agriculture & Food e-Newsletter for Article ID 10908, vol.03, issue 05

2021

Best Oral Presentation Award

4th National Seminar DISHA 2021

2021

Best Oral Presentation Award

3rd ICFAI 2021 held at Ranchi

2020

Young Scientist Award

Society of tropical Agriculture (Reg.No.S/1714/2017) during 11th ICAHPS-2020.

2020

Best Article Award

Agriculture & Food e-Newsletter for Article ID 31664, vol.02, issue 09

2019

Outstanding Scientist in Agriculture Award

Scientific Education Research Society, Meerut (U.P) India

2018

Best Paper Presentation Award

by NISSTA in National Seminar at Harinagar Sugar factory held on 14 Sept. 2018

2016

Innovative Scientist of the Year Award

Scientific Education Research Society, Meerut(U.P) India

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Doctoral Theses Guided

2023

Index selection of mid-late maturing sugarcane clones for high cane yield & high sucrose and their molecular studies

Kurhade Ankita Kailash MSc. (Ag )GPB , Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur 848125

2023

Selection of elite early maturing sugarcane clone and their high molecular characterization.

Chandan Kumar Dash, MSc. (Ag)GPB , Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur 848125

2022

Evaluation of early clonal generation in sugarcane

Miss Pragnya Pramita Panda,MSc(Ag) GPB, Dr.Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University , Bihar , Pusa Samastipur, 848125

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2023

Index selection of mid-late maturing sugarcane clones for high cane yield & high sucrose and their molecular studies

Kurhade Ankita Kailash MSc. (Ag )GPB , Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur 848125

2023

Selection of elite early maturing sugarcane clone and their high molecular characterization.

Chandan Kumar Dash, MSc. (Ag)GPB , Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur 848125

2022

Evaluation of early clonal generation in sugarcane

Miss Pragnya Pramita Panda,MSc(Ag) GPB, Dr.Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University , Bihar , Pusa Samastipur, 848125

2022

Screening of water logging tolerance in early clonal generation of Sugarcane

Miss Gujrati Sai Varija, MSc(Ag), GPB, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University , Pusa, Samastipur, 848125, Bihar

2019

Diversity in mid late sugarcane clones and their molecular characterization

Miss Puja Kumari,MSc(Ag) PBG, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University , Pusa, Samastipur, 848125, Bihar

2019

Stability study in spring planted on early maturing sugarcane clone for high cane yield

Mr. Praveen Kumar, PhD, PBG (as Co Advisor), Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University , Pusa, Samastipur, 848125, Bihar

2018

Divergence analysis in Early maturing sugarcane clones for productive traits

Mr. Himansu Kumar Nishad , MSc(Ag) PBG, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University , Pusa, Samastipur, 848125, Bihar

2017

Genetic studies on early maturing sugarcane clones for high sugar and cane yield

Miss Relisha Ranjan Gold Medal,MSc(Ag) PBG, Dr.Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University , Pusa, Samastipur, 848125, Bihar

2016

Identification of sugarcane Varieties tolerant to water logging condition

Mr. Rupesh Kumar Agrawal, MSc(Ag) PBG, Rajendra Agricultural University , Bihar , Pusa Samastipur, 848125

2015

Evaluation of High Sucrose containing Sugarcane Clones Under Water Logging Condition

Mr. Praveen Kumar, MSc(Ag) PBG , Rajendra Agricultural University , Bihar , Pusa Samastipur, 848125

2013

“Evaluation of Early maturing sugarcane clones against the red rot disease.”

Miss Sara Neelofer, Gold Medal* MSc(Ag) PBG, Rajendra Agricultural University , Bihar , Pusa Samastipur, 848125

2012

“Variability and association among quantitative traits in Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under late sown condition”.

Mr. Mukesh Kumar MSc(Ag) PBG, Rajendra Agricultural University , Bihar , Pusa Samastipur, 848125

2011

Regeneration of Sugarcane through Plant tissue culture

Mrs. Chandra Prabha, M.Sc.(Biotechnology) , Dr.Zakir Hussain Institute, Patna, Vinayaka Mission University selem, India (2009-2011)

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Membership In Professional Bodies

2022

2nd World Hybrid Congress on Plant Genomics and Plant Science during October, 6-7, 2022 organised by Conference mind at Frankfurt, Germany

Organizing Secretary

2021

Journal of Current Opinion in Crop Science ISSN (Online) : 2583-0392

SPECIALITY EDITORS, Crop Breeding and Genetics

2021

Medicon Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

Editorial Board member

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2022

2nd World Hybrid Congress on Plant Genomics and Plant Science during October, 6-7, 2022 organised by Conference mind at Frankfurt, Germany

Organizing Secretary

2021

Journal of Current Opinion in Crop Science ISSN (Online) : 2583-0392

SPECIALITY EDITORS, Crop Breeding and Genetics

2021

Medicon Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

Editorial Board member

2021

AGRIBLOSSOM (ISSN-2582-8258) an open access, monthly, multidisciplinary magazine cum e-newsletter in the field of Agriculture and allied sciences

Editorial Board member

2021

3rd International Conference (Hybrid Mode) on Food Agriculture and Innovations(3rd ICFAI) held on 24-26 December at Holiday Home , Ranchi, Jharkhand

National Steering Committee member

2020

Agriculture and Food e-Newsletter, ISSN : 2581 -8317.

Voluntarily serving as an editor

2020

Agriculture Letter, ISSN : 2582 -6522.

Editorial board member and Life Membership Sb.ID AGLM-381

2020

International Webinar on Plant Genomics and Plant Science during October, 14-16, 2020, Conference Mind

Organizing committee Member

2020

Indian Science Congress

Membership No. L4027

2019

Evaluation of Thematic photography competition organized during National Seminar 'Recent Advances in Agriculture for Sustainable Rural Development held on 15-17 march 2019 at Veer Kunwar Singh College of Agriculture , Dumraon, BAU, Sabour (Bhagalpur0

Member

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Membership In Committees

2024

Exhibition /Decoration Committee of SRI,Pusa Theme based 'Moving Towards Nutritional Security from Food Security' Kisan Mela RPCAU,Pusa 24-26 th Feb.2024

Chairman

2024

Steering cum Theme Executions Committee of SRI,Pusa Theme based 'Moving Towards Nutritional Security from Food Security' Kisan Mela RPCAU,Pusa 24-26 th Feb.2024

Member Secretary

2024

Exhibition /Decoration Committee of SRI,Pusa Theme based 'Moving Towards Nutritional Security from Food Security' Kisan Mela, at KVK, Pipra kothi 10-12 th Feb.2024

Officer in Charge Exhibition, SRI, Pusa

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2024

Exhibition /Decoration Committee of SRI,Pusa Theme based 'Moving Towards Nutritional Security from Food Security' Kisan Mela RPCAU,Pusa 24-26 th Feb.2024

Chairman

2024

Steering cum Theme Executions Committee of SRI,Pusa Theme based 'Moving Towards Nutritional Security from Food Security' Kisan Mela RPCAU,Pusa 24-26 th Feb.2024

Member Secretary

2024

Exhibition /Decoration Committee of SRI,Pusa Theme based 'Moving Towards Nutritional Security from Food Security' Kisan Mela, at KVK, Pipra kothi 10-12 th Feb.2024

Officer in Charge Exhibition, SRI, Pusa

2023

Chitrakala Pratiyogiyata, Hindi chetna Mas

Chairman

2023

Stage Management Committee, Annual Group Meet of AICRP on Sugarcane at RPCAU, Pusa 26th -27th , Oct. 2023

Chairman

2023

Stage Management Committee, Field day on 'Use of Dron Technology in Sugarcane Crop Management ' 2023

Chairman

2023

Drawing /Painting Event on 26/09/2023 A step of University towards Climate Resilient Agriculture : An Annual

Chairman

2023

Sugarcane Research & Extension Advisory Committee Meeting on 15/12.2023

Member

2023

Exhibition /Decoration Committee of SRI, Pusa for Exhibition and Dessemination of Sugarcane Production Technology, and value added production of Jaggery during Sonpur Fair 2023

Officer in Charge Exhibition, SRI, Pusa

2023

Exhibition /Decoration Committee of SRI,Pusa Theme based 'Moving Towards Nutritional Security from Food Security' Kisan Mela at KVK Piprakothi, 18-20 th Feb.2024

Officer in Charge Mela/Exhibition, SRI, Pusa

2020

Decoration and Library committee, SRI,RPCAU, Pusa

Chairman

2019

Annual Games and sports Meet 2019-20 of RPCAU, Pusa held 01-03, December,2019

Member of Tournament committee

2019

Compilation the History of Agricultural Research at Pusa, Vide O.O. No. 08/ SRI, Pusa dated 18/12/2019 , SRI, RPCAU, Pusa

Member Secretary

2019

Cultural Society P.G, College of Agriculture to select students for various cultural events and train them to participate in different events at University and National level

Co-Coordinator (GPB, Sugarcane)

2014

Committee constituted for preparation of Jhanki including technologies of Sugarcane Research Institute vide O. O.No. 24/SRI, Pusa, dated 24.01.2012. Displayed on Republic day 2014 at H.Q. RAU, Pusa and Secured First Prizes, for the Institute

Chairmane , vide O. O.No. 3Conf./SRI,Pusa, dated 04.01.2014.

2013

Committee constituted for preparation of Exhibition including technologies of Sugarcane Research Institute vide O. O.No. 24/SRI, Pusa, dated 24.01.2012. Bihar Diwas 2013 at Patna and Secured Second Prizes,

Chairman vide O. O.No. 88/SRI,Pusa, dated 18.03.2013.

2013

Advisory Committee of Miss Sara Neelofer, M.Sc.(Ag)

Chairman

2013

Committee constituted for preparation of Jhanki including technologies of Sugarcane Research Institute vide O. O.No. 262/SRI, Pusa, dated 15.01.2013. Displayed on Republic day 2013 at H.Q. RAU, Pusa and Secured IIIrd Prizes, for the Instituea

Chairman or leader to exhibit the Jhanki during celebration of Republic Day 2013, at H.Q. RAU,Pusa

2012

Advisory Committee of Mr. Mukesh Kumar , M.Sc.(Ag)

Chairman

2012

Committee constituted for preparation of Jhanki including technologies of Sugarcane Research Institute vide O. O.No. 24/SRI, Pusa, dated 24.01.2012. Displayed on Republic day 2012 at H.Q. RAU, Pusa and Secured IIIrd Prizes, for the Instituea

Chairman or leader to exhibit the Jhanki during celebration of Republic Day 2012, at H.Q. RAU,Pusa

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Research Projects

Development of high yielding sugarcane varieties tolerant to water logging.

Funding Agency : RAU, Pusa, Bihar

Development of sugarcane varieties for durable resistance against red rot.

Funding Agency : RAU, Pusa, Bihar

Collection, maintenance and screening of germplasm for their flowering behavior under Sugarcane Varietal Improvement, Sugarcane Research Institute Pusa

Funding Agency : RAU, Pusa, Bihar/RPCAU,Pusa as Non plan

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Development of high yielding sugarcane varieties tolerant to water logging.

Funding Agency : RAU, Pusa, Bihar

Development of sugarcane varieties for durable resistance against red rot.

Funding Agency : RAU, Pusa, Bihar

Collection, maintenance and screening of germplasm for their flowering behavior under Sugarcane Varietal Improvement, Sugarcane Research Institute Pusa

Funding Agency : RAU, Pusa, Bihar/RPCAU,Pusa as Non plan

Hybridization at Pusa for development of sugarcane varieties high yielder high sugar tolerant to biotic and abiotic stress, under Sugarcane Varietal Improvement, Sugarcane Research Institute Pusa

Funding Agency : RAU, Pusa, Bihar/RPCAU,Pusa as Non plan

Single bud Planting of Sugarcane

Funding Agency : RPCAU, Pusa as Non plan

Hybridization at Coimbatore for development of sugarcane varieties high yielder high sugar tolerant to biotic and abiotic stress, under Sugarcane Varietal Improvement, Sugarcane Research Institute Pusa

Funding Agency : ICAR/ RAU, Pusa, Bihar/RPCAU,Pusa as Non plan

Selection in Seedling generation for Varietal Development of Sugarcane

Funding Agency : ICAR/ RAU, Pusa, Bihar/RPCAU,Pusa as Non plan

Clonal Selection for Varietal development of Sugarcane

Funding Agency : ICAR/ RAU, Pusa, Bihar/RPCAU,Pusa as Non plan

All India Coordinated Research Project on Sugarcane

Funding Agency : ICAR/ RAU, Pusa, Bihar/RPCAU,Pusa as Non plan

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